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“COMBAT IS NOT A REALITY SHOW”: Excerpts From DNC Press Call Responding to Donald Trump’s Disrespect Toward Veterans Today the Democratic National Committee and Ohio Democratic Party held a press call to discuss what’s at stake for veterans in 2016. Yesterday morning, Donald Trump held a press conference touting his “support” for veterans, but here

COLUMBUS — Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairman David Pepper celebrating the start of Immigrant Heritage Month: “Since our country’s founding, people have come to our shores in search of freedom and opportunity. For generations, immigrants have worked hard to support their families, build businesses and enrich their communities, and they have

COLUMBUS — Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairman David Pepper celebrating the start of LGBT Pride Month: “One year ago this month, Ohioan Jim Obergefell won a great victory at the U.S. Supreme Court that made marriage equality the law of the land. The Ohio Democratic Party was proud to be a

As Strickland Earns Ohio Federation of Teachers Endorsement, Portman’s Record Against Education Stands In Stark Contrast COLUMBUS — With Ted Strickland receiving the endorsement of the Ohio Federation of Teachers today, here’s a reminder of Sen. Rob Portman’s disastrous record for Ohio students and teachers. “Just like the ultimate Washington insider he is, Senator Portman

COLUMBUS ⎯⎯The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement today from Chairman David Pepper in response to Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted filing a motion to stay last week’s ruling restoring “Golden Week.” Their argument in today’s filing was that the decision to restore “Golden Week” as it previously existed

Portman Is the Ultimate Washington Insider, But the Country’s Least Known Senate Candidate in His Home State COLUMBUS — Despite being the ultimate Washington insider, recent reports show that Sen. Rob Portman is shockingly unknown in Ohio — so, today the Ohio Democratic Party is sending Portman a helpful strategic plan on how he can

COLUMBUS — Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from Chairman David Pepper on today’s announcement that Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted plan to appeal this week’s ruling restoring “Golden Week.” “Jon Husted and Mike DeWine keep losing in court and wasting Ohioans’ tax dollars, all in an effort to

Portman Is the Ultimate Washington Insider, But Totally Disconnected from Ohio COLUMBUS — A new Washington Post report reveals that Sen. Rob Portman is the least known Senate candidate in the entire country within his home state — and it highlights how disconnected Portman is from Ohio, after spending decades prioritizing the interests of the

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Democratic Party released the following statement from spokesperson Kirstin Alvanitakis on reports that Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced he is running for governor in 2018. “Apparently Mike DeWine is spending his time running around the state, talking with charter school operators — who give big contributions to DeWine and the

Strickland Tour on Fair Pay in Stark Contrast with Portman’s Record of Pushing the Agenda of the Wealthy and Well-Connected COLUMBUS — With Ted Strickland in the midst of his three-day “You Work It, You Earn It” tour to highlight his proposals to ensure wage fairness for working families, here’s a reminder of Sen. Rob